Charles N. Sherlock Meritorious Service Award

Award Information

This Recognition was renamed in 2004 in honor of its first recipient, Charles N. Sherlock. Charles undertook many volunteer activities in the society during his membership. He served as the chair of the Leak Testing Committee from 1977-1989, he was the technical chairman of ASNT’s first petroleum industry topical conference, and he was an active member of the Handbook Development Committee during production of the second edition of the Nondestructive Testing Handbook. He was also held a Level III certification in six methods: LT, PT, MT, RT, UT, and VT. Because of his involvement and service to NDT, he received the first Meritorious Service Award in 1993.

Purpose

To provide recognition for an individual’s outstanding voluntary service to the Society, through single or aggregate activities, though not necessarily in any single year.

Eligibility

Nominees shall meet the following requirements:

Have made outstanding voluntary service to ASNT for a minimum of 15 years, outside of an elected office or paid service

Shall have made outstanding voluntary services through participation on ASNT local and national levels through single or aggregate activities.

Nomination

All nominations shall consist of a nomination letter showing the candidate’s exemplary service to ASNT.

Nominations for the Charles N. Sherlock Meritorious Service Award may be made by members of the ASNT International Service Center staff, Board of Directors, Councils, the Non-Financial Recognition and Honors Committee, Local Sections, or any ASNT member.